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Fischer's Tower – Hell's Gate National Park loop from Elsa Gate

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Kenya

Fischer's Tower – Hell's Gate National Park loop from Elsa Gate

Moderate

5.0

(1)

3

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Fischer's Tower – Hell's Gate National Park loop from Elsa Gate

02:02

24.5km

390m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Hell's Gate National Park

Waypoints

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1

258 m

Elsa Gate, Hell's Gate National Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Entry point to Hells Gate Nationalpark if you approach from Nairobi or Naivasha

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763 m

Cycling Safari in Hell's Gate National Park

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An absolute highlight for us. Cycling through the heart of African nature, passing zebras and giraffes. Simply indescribably beautiful.

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1.06 km

Impressive Rock Formation in Hell's Gate National Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

This rock in the Hell's Gate area is very impressive. There's also the option of climbing with a guide and harness.

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1.10 km

Fischer's Tower

Highlight • Natural Monument

5

1.39 km

Fischer's Tower

Highlight • Natural Monument

Fischer’s Tower is a volcanic plug near the northeastern border of Hell’s Gate national park, with a height of approximately 25 meters. You can bike directly to its base. An …

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5.78 km

Obsidian Caves

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Volcanic glass rocks and caves into the lava stream are along the Western bank of the canyon. Chips of obsidian were traditionally used as knifes and arrow heads. Marmot live on the rocks next to the main cave

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12.8 km

Kapartan Viewpoint

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On some maps marked as Karparatania View Point, this is the highest spot of the southeastern Buffalo Circuit dirt road loop, with panoramic vistas just before the steep descent back into the park valley.

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23.3 km

Hell's Gate National Park

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24.5 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.0 km

8.11 km

225 m

Surfaces

16.0 km

6.81 km

1.53 km

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Elevation

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Highest point (2,210 m)

Lowest point (1,890 m)

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Tuesday 26 May

24°C

13°C

35 %

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